Vol. 13 No. 79 (2024)
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Mediation and the right to a fair trial: legal heritage or anomaly of the legal sphere

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  • Оlha Shmyndruk,
  • Hanna Chuvakova,
  • Mykhailo Ryazanov,
  • Nataliia Petrenko,
  • Mariana Pleniuk
Оlha Shmyndruk
National University of Ostroh Academy, Ukraine.
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Hanna Chuvakova
National University «Odesa Law Academy», Ukraine.
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Mykhailo Ryazanov
National University «Odesa Law Academy», Ukraine.
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Nataliia Petrenko
LLC "G-Advertising LTD", Ukraine.
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Mariana Pleniuk
National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Ukraine.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2024.79.07.13

Published 2024-07-30

Keywords

  • mediation, right to a fair trial, alternative dispute resolution, legal system, legal heritage.

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Shmyndruk О., Chuvakova, H., Ryazanov, M., Petrenko, N., & Pleniuk, M. (2024). Mediation and the right to a fair trial: legal heritage or anomaly of the legal sphere. Amazonia Investiga, 13(79), 165–176. https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2024.79.07.13

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Abstract

The research explores the relationship between mediation and the right to a fair trial, examining whether mediation is a legal heritage or an anomaly within the legal sphere. The study analyzes the legal framework of mediation in Ukraine and other countries, along with international standards. It investigates the impact of mediation on the right to a fair trial and its role in Ukraine's European integration process. The methodology includes policy analysis, empirical research, and comparative methods. The findings suggest that mediation is a valuable addition to the legal system, promoting efficient dispute resolution and reducing the burden on courts. However, upholding clear standards and principles is crucial to ensure the protection of participants' rights and maintain the right to a fair trial. The research concludes that mediation can coexist harmoniously with traditional judicial processes, contributing to a more effective and just legal system.

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